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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 01:32 AM
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OK... We'll just hate you a little! I believe it's called envy, but don't qoute me...

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I'm trying to decide how i want to wire it.

a) link to headlights circuit
b) link to DRLs/turn signals
c) as part of the LVL (low visibility lighting) system

thoughts?
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 09:15 AM
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I would consider them part of the parking light circuit...

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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 09:55 AM
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I would consider them part of the parking light circuit...

Tim
true, but i didn't want them to look strange with the White CCFL Halos.
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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Hmmm, Radioflyer, where are you getting those from? I hadn't thought about looking for black with amber LEDs. I got a set of black housing/amber corners that I think those would good on.
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by TheRadioFlyer
I'm trying to decide how i want to wire it.

a) link to headlights circuit
b) link to DRLs/turn signals
c) as part of the LVL (low visibility lighting) system

thoughts?
My opinion is that the DRL's/turn signals would look really cool, especially the turn signals!
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Willfulone
Beautiful job on the install and pics.

Not my personal taste, but I bet we will see a bunch of people give it a try

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Not for me, but a great job.
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by LuvmyC5
My opinion is that the DRL's/turn signals would look really cool, especially the turn signals!
I agree. this way they'd be lit during the day and go off at night except for the turn signals. I think i'll also wire them into the LVL system via a diode circuit.
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Looks cool but a little to ricey for a vette
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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looks good
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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Looks cool but a little to ricey for a vette
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make that call after you've seen them in person.
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is there any issues with rain and shorting out?
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 12:59 AM
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No, they are weatherproof...

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Originally Posted by TheRadioFlyer
Bumping this thread back to life.

I'm going to be doing this modification with Amber LED strips. I had to wait until Black LED strips with amber LEDs became available to match my blacked out corner lights.

oh...and I'm paying less than $4 each for them....don't hate me too much
So........ wheredya get'em????

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Originally Posted by Diceman9
So........ wheredya get'em????

ebay
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I finally got around to installing my LED strips. I also decided to take this opprotunity to re-wire my turn signals. The LED strips now serve as my DRLs and Turn signals. The LED bulb in the turn signal has been wired to come on full brightness with the parking lights.





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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 10:59 PM
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that is DEFINITLY a neat idea!!! i think i may do that on mine as well... like you, i love the look on the Audi's! very good job OP!
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Where did you buy the original black and clear corner lights? If on ebay, do you have a seller name? All I can find anywhere are ALL CLEAR or BLACK, CLEAR, and AMBER. Nothing that is just black and clear.
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